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The Ringling Circus Statistics Behind a Great Show
The Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus travels about 25 000 miles in 30 railroad cars for 11 months, performing in 60 US cities with 250 stars 600 crew 200 animals including 30 elephants. Each day requires costumes meals and cues for all, while a single bandmaster coordinates music for three rings and over 200 pieces in a dynamic program.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Sarasota
Fla